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Sedona Brown

1127 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 15 · dark

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Sedona Brown (1127) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Wainscot (No.55). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).

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Walls:Sedona Brown

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBeige
LRV14.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#7F664E
RGB127, 102, 78
HSL29°, 24%, 40%

About Sedona Brown

Sedona Brown (1127) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 15, Sedona Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sedona Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Plymouth Brown (HC-73); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Sedona Brown changes with the light

Sedona Brown has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.

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North-facing rooms

Sedona Brown's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Sedona Brown will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Sedona Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

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West-facing rooms

Sedona Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Sedona Brown in real homes

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Sedona Brown equivalents in other brands

The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.

Sherwin-Williams

Anonymous SW 7046

Closest available · ΔE 10.8

Also close: Hopsack (ΔE 11.1)

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Farrow & Ball

Wainscot No.55

Very close · ΔE 1.8

Also close: Salon Drab (ΔE 6.5)

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Behr

Mocha Latte PPU5-04

Closest available · ΔE 5.0

Also close: Intellectual (ΔE 12.4)

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Sedona Brown questions

What undertone does Sedona Brown have?

Sedona Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sedona Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Sedona Brown a light or dark color?

Sedona Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Sedona Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

What is the closest match to Sedona Brown in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (closest available, ΔE 10.8); Farrow & Ball: Wainscot No.55 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 5.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Sedona Brown?

Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sedona Brown's undertone.

Where does Sedona Brown work best?

Sedona Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 15, Sedona Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

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